Vegetables
Roasted Broccoli Serves 4 1 large head broccoli (about 1¾ pounds) 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon sugar ground black pepper lemon wedges for garnish
Adjust oven rack to lowest position. Place empty rimmed baking sheet on rack and heat oven to 500 degrees. Cut broccoli into 2” lengths and ½” thick pieces. Place broccoli pieces in bowl and drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with salt, sugar, and pepper and toss to combine. Working quickly, remove baking sheet from oven. Transfer broccoli to baking sheet spreading broccoli evenly. Return to oven and roast until browned, approximately 9 to 11 minutes. Transfer to serving dish and serve immediately with lemon wedges. from Cooks Illustrated, January-February 2008 Julia Ariail
Roasted Fennel Serves 4 fennel salt pepper olive oil Parmesan cheese
Trim fennel of outer leaves and slice 13⁄ inch thick. Put in baking dish so all slices touch bottom of dish. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and olive oil. Then sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes. Christ Church Member
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